| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2442
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph James Scarr
Age: 29
Address: Shaw Coat, Askrigg
Occupation: General farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson Military Representative.
Summary of case: James Scarr, employer claims Joseph is needed to help run the farm. Scarr is 65 years old and has this sole employee. Original exemption to 1 Jan 1917 and man to appear before Medical Board. Military Representative appeals against decision on grounds 'inexpedient in the national interest this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period. Cooperation with his brother's farm being possible for the man to be spared for service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of Local Tribunal varied. |